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DIG 4501

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,731 mi
Last recorded63,731 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 4501
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 63,731 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 63,703 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 62,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 62,821 miles

Emissions not tested hc reading 6520 ppm lambda reading 3.546 before machine shut off for evac (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis to body mount fractured (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arm mount - body tub fibreglass fractured (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower both engine mounts loose

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 61,612 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,668 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,845 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,744 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,542 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,369 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,660 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,062 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 51,243 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,227 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,720 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 47,106 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 32,194 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 20,362 miles

front tyres wearining low on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2006 20,063 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?

Based on 15,904 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 802
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 675
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 493
parking brake recording little or no effort 445
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 372
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DIG 4501 is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 42,990 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Cerbera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DIG 4501, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Cerbera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DIG 4501 registered?

DIG 4501 is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is DIG 4501 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 4501 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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